AWS Security Hub vs Fortinet FortiSIEM comparison

The compared Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Fortinet solutions aren't in the same category. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ranked #13 in CSPM , with an average rating of 7.6, and holds a 4.1% mindshare in the category. Fortinet is ranked #7 in SIEM , with an average rating of 8.1, and holds a 3.3% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 82% of Fortinet users who would recommend it.

AWS Security Hub

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82% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

Fortinet FortiSIEM and AWS Security Hub are two prominent solutions in the security information and event management (SIEM) space. Fortinet FortiSIEM appears to have the upper hand in terms of IT environment integration and monitoring, while AWS Security Hub leads in cloud-native security within the AWS ecosystem.

Features: Fortinet FortiSIEM integrates extensively with various IT environments, offers detailed threat detection, and provides granular monitoring capabilities. AWS Security Hub delivers a centralized view of security alerts, integrates seamlessly with AWS services, and emphasizes cloud-native security management.

Room for Improvement: Fortinet FortiSIEM could enhance interface intuitiveness, improve reporting capabilities, and streamline configuration processes. AWS Security Hub could benefit from better compatibility with third-party tools, expanded customization options, and more detailed analytics.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Fortinet FortiSIEM deployment is complex due to extensive configuration requirements but is supported by strong customer service. AWS Security Hub deployment is straightforward within the AWS ecosystem but customer service experiences vary in responsiveness.

Pricing and ROI: Fortinet FortiSIEM has higher setup costs, justified by its extensive monitoring features and detailed security needs. AWS Security Hub offers competitive pricing, especially favorable for existing AWS users, with cost-effectiveness for cloud-centric environments.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

AWS Security Hub

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) (5th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (13th)

Fortinet FortiSIEM

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (7th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. AWS Security Hub is designed for Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and holds a mindshare of 4.1%, down 5.0% compared to last year.
Fortinet FortiSIEM, on the other hand, focuses on Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), holds 3.3% mindshare, up 2.9% since last year.

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
AWS Security Hub	4.1%
Wiz	20.8%
Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks	11.3%
Other	63.8%

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Fortinet FortiSIEM	3.3%
Wazuh	10.2%
Splunk Enterprise Security	9.2%
Other	77.3%

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Featured Reviews

Karthik Ekambaram

Director at Scybers

Has helped identify misconfigurations and prioritize risks but lacks multi-cloud support and deeper integration features

AWS Security Hub cannot scale up to multiple different cloud environments; it only works for AWS. There are other products in the market for CSPM that can give you multi-cloud environment misconfigurations, even Microsoft for that matter. Regarding the integration of AWS Security Hub with third-party tools, I am not certain whether we can integrate them, but there is no need to do so. However, AWS Security Hub cannot integrate with other cloud providers, so it only supports the AWS environment. The compliance checks within AWS Security Hub are good, but we don't use them much. We utilize compliance frameworks such as CIS compliance frameworks and ISO 27017 framework, which are beneficial, but it can improve in other areas too, such as including NIST and other frameworks beyond just ISO and CIS. Improvements can be applicable for scalability, particularly on integration with multi-cloud environments, and compliance frameworks can be added for more variety as well. The unified dashboard in AWS Security Hub is adequate; I cannot say it is exceptional, but the content available in the dashboards is satisfactory for now.

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Oliver Jackson

Network Engineer at Laminar Communications Pty Ltd

Systems monitoring enhanced by firewall and intrusion detection features

My primary use case for Fortinet FortiSIEM is systems monitoring and alerting. I use it for standard functions like log monitoring, incident detection, and notification. My customers are mostly medium-sized enterprises ranging from engineering companies, mining companies, independent schools, and…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is easy to manage...It is a scalable solution."

"Cloudposse is a valuable feature as it guarantees my security."

"I really like the seamless integration with the AWS account structure. It can even be made mandatory as part of the landing zone. These are great features. And there's a single pane of glass for the entire account."

"The best feature of AWS Security Hub is that you can get compliance or your cloud's current security posture."

"The platform has valuable features for security."

"Currently, our organization utilizes AWS for various purposes, including SaaS (Software as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service), and hosting applications in the cloud. We develop our applications and use AWS services as a platform for basic functions and secondary development needs. Additionally, we rely on PaaS for accounting services. Approximately, 50% of our applications are hosted in the cloud environment, making it a significant part of our current setup."

"Easily integrates with third-party tools"

"The most valuable features of the solution are the scanning of all the cloud environments and most of the compliances available in the cloud."

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"The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiSIEM are the SD-WAN, Global LAN, and application controls."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to view all the network events on a single pane and find the point of contact or point of the incident."

"Fortinet FortiSIEM is easy to use."

"It detects new technologies, vulnerabilities, and emerging threats on the internet."

"This solution offers extensive customization options, making it possible to adapt it precisely to their requirements."

"It's very easy for anyone to work with."

"The solution is very stable. It's run for years without the need to do anything except, add new patches when they are available, which are always a good idea to install."

"The advanced agents used to collect logs have been most valuable. We have also made use of the advanced intelligence this solution offers."

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Cons

"There is room for improvement in implementing AI capabilities."

"I would like a more fine-grained capability for creating custom rules and a more user-friendly experience programmatically in writing queries and configuring custom security rules, making it quicker and easier."

"There is room for improvement in implementing AI capabilities. It would be beneficial for Security Hub to implement preventative measures and to directly apply recommendations instead of just suggesting them."

"The solution lacks self-sufficiency."

"Security Hub is currently not worth investing in, as it requires more configurations and integration with other services to work effectively."

"Shortening the response time for support tickets, particularly in production issues, could make the service more efficient."

"Adding SIEM features would be beneficial because of the limited customization of AWS Security Hub."

"Many findings are too generic or irrelevant to the environment, which can lead to false positives."

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"The policy editing should be easier. Right now, it's too hard."

"Fortinet FortiSIEM is a little out of sight and needs more marketing efforts to be popular in the market."

"The solution's technical support didn't help our company a lot."

"The tool's technical team's response time is too high, and they are not available even when they know that there are many pending issues."

"FortiSIEM is a bit resource-hungry, so work should be done on hardware resource utilization to consume less hardware."

"We expect the latest patch from Fortinet FortiSIEM to give the ability to work with signature files."

"Customer support service could be better."

"There could be more AI features included in the product."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"AWS Security Hub is not an expensive tool. I would consider it to be a cheap solution. AWS Security Hub follows the PAYG pricing model, meaning you will have to pay for whatever you use."

"The price of AWS Security Hub is average compared to other solutions."

"The price of the solution is not very competitive but it is reasonable."

"The pricing is fine. It is not an expensive tool."

"The cost is based on the number of compliances, core checks, and services required, and for more than 10,000 recommendations, the charge is just one dollar."

"There are multiple subscription models, like yearly, monthly, and packaged."

"Security Hub is not an expensive solution."

"AWS Security Hub's pricing is pretty reasonable."

"Fortinet FortiSIEM is not an expensive solution."

"The price of the solution is expensive. The license is scalable. If there are 10 devices it is simple to license."

"Fortinet's products are not expensive, it is less than the competition."

"Fortinet FortiSIEM is cheaper compared to other products."

"The price of Fortinet FortiSIEM is a lot less when compared to other solutions."

"Pricing is determined based on the customer's budget."

"We bought the perpetual license, so we own the product, but there is a three-year support renewal fee for that."

"We pay for a license for FortiSIEM. We pay for the license and renewal."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	12

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	34
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	23

Questions from the Community

Which is better - Azure Sentinel or AWS Security Hub?

We like that Azure Sentinel does not require as much maintenance as legacy SIEMs that are on-premises. Azure Sentinel is auto-scaling - you will not have to worry about performance impact, you will...

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What do you like most about AWS Security Hub?

The most valuable features of the solution are the scanning of all the cloud environments and most of the compliances available in the cloud.

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What needs improvement with AWS Security Hub?

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What do you like most about Fortinet FortiSIEM?

Fortinet FortiSIEM needs to provide better API integrations to users.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiSIEM?

I am not familiar with the price and cost of Fortinet FortiSIEM. I cannot tell you if it is high, expensive, or low. However, I can say that it is cost-effective as it provides everything needed.

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiSIEM?

Regarding Fortinet FortiSIEM, I cannot identify any specific areas for improvement because I can find everything I need. For the time being, I cannot find a real point for improvement. Everything i...

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Also Known As

SQRRL

FortiSIEM, AccelOps

Overview

AWS Security Hub is a comprehensive security service that provides a centralized view of security alerts and compliance status across an AWS environment. It collects data from various AWS services, partner solutions, and AWS Marketplace products to provide a holistic view of security posture. With Security Hub, users can quickly identify and prioritize security issues, automate compliance checks, and streamline remediation efforts.

The service offers a range of features including continuous monitoring, threat intelligence integration, and customizable dashboards. It also provides automated insights and recommendations to help users improve their security posture. Security Hub integrates with other AWS services like Amazon GuardDuty, AWS Config, and AWS Macie to provide a unified security experience. Additionally, it supports integration with third-party security tools through its API, allowing users to leverage their existing security investments.

With its user-friendly interface and powerful capabilities, AWS Security Hub is a valuable tool for organizations looking to enhance their security and compliance posture in the cloud.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

FortiSIEM (formerly AccelOps 4) provides an actionable security intelligence platform to monitor security, performance and compliance through a single pane of glass.

Companies around the world use FortiSIEM for the following use cases:

Threat management and intelligence that provide situational awareness and anomaly detection
Alleviating compliance mandate concerns for PCI, HIPAA and SOX
Managing “alert overload”
Handling the “too many tools” reporting issue
Addressing the MSPs/MSSPs pain of meeting service level agreements

Fortinet

Sample Customers

Edmunds, Frame.io, GoDaddy, Realtor.com

FortiSIEM has hundreds of customers worldwide in markets including managed services, technology, financial services, healthcare, and government. Customers include Aruba Networks, Compushare, Port of San Diego, Cleveland Indians, Infoblox, Healthways, and Referentia.

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